"One Size Doesn't Fit All"
Pharmacogenetics is the study of how genes affect the way people respond to medicines, including antidepressants, chemotherapy, drugs for asthma and heart disease, and many others. The ultimate goal of pharmacogenetics research is to help tailor medicines to people's unique genetic make-ups. This will make medicines safer and more effective for everyone.
- Human Genetic Cell Repository
An NIGMS-funded resource that supplies scientists with the materials for accelerating disease gene discovery.
- Populations Advisory Group, 2000-2003
NIGMS convened this group at the inception of the network to consider the possible impact of pharmacogenetics research.
- Consultation with Communities
NIGMS conducts a dialogue on ethical issues affecting communities.
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